As his landing craft approached the French coast, Laurence Guy Alexander of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps wolfed down a tin of stew, the last meal he would eat for nearly 24 hours. By dawn, his ship was in the midst of the horrific maelstrom that was the Dieppe Raid of August 19, 1942.

Greetings

During my research into Canada’s wartime past, I uncovered some fascinating facts and anecdotes. I’ll share them here and welcome feedback and stories of your own.

Follow me by Email

For your convenience, enter your email address and have my weekly blog post sent straight to your inbox. (You will receive a confirmation email: if you don't see it in your inbox, check your Junk Mail folder or contact me for help.) I won't give your information to anyone else.